Predicting Round 2 of the NCAA Tournament Part 1

How I've Done So Far...2-2...Still breaking even, which would be good if I were gambling, but I have to go up against Scorin' Warren today. Alright, let the madness begin!

Considering the amount of games for Round 2/3, the breakdown's will be less detailed as the previous games. I only do this because if I put as much detail in these games as the last 4, both rounds would be over before I was finished. So here we go!

Game 1: Thursday March 21st, 12:15pm, CBS

#3 Michigan State vs. #14 Valparasio

Michigan State all the way! I don't bet on Tom Izzo this early against a team that isn't even as close to good as his own. This won't even be close.

How Far They Go: I have Michigan State going all the way to the "Sweet 16"! But waiting for them will probably be Duke, and I just don't think Michigan State is good enough this year to beat Duke.

Game 2: Thursday March 21st, 12:40pm, TRU

#6 Butler vs. #11 Bucknell

Butler is my Cinderella team this year....so if they lose today I'm going to cry all the way home in my pumpkin carriage. I just love a team that beat UNC, Indiana, and Gonzaga in the same year.

How Far They Go: Like I said before I have Butler as my Cinderella team this year, but that magical ride should end in the "Final Four". At that point they will (according to my bracket) be facing who I picked to win it all, Kansas. Would it surprise me if Butler pulled it out though? No.

Game 3: Thursday March 21st, 1:40pm, TBS

#8 Pittsburgh vs. #9 Wichita State

AHHHHH!!!! The 8 vs. 9 seed....the matchup that gives every bracket challenger a fucking heart attack. For this one I'm going with PITT. Pittsburgh's level of competition in the Big East is much better than Wichita State's Missouri Valley Conference. This one is going to be close though.

How Far They Go: Unfortunately, whichever team wins this game gets the honor to get beatdown by the Zags.

Game 4: Thursday March 21st, 2:10pm, TNT

#4 St. Louis vs. #13 New Mexico State


This is the game where my lack of College Basketball knowledge shines through. I don't know much about St. Louis, but apparently everyone loves them! But I guess what's not to love from a team that went 5-0 against Butler and VCU?

How Far They Go: I have St. Louis losing to my surprise team in the next round, but I have a strong feeling that they are going to shove that pick down my throat...please be gentle St. Louis....

Game 5: Thursday March 21st, 2:45pm, CBS

#6 Memphis vs. #11 St. Mary's

I still don't get why 11 seeds need to have a play-in game...but whatever. This matchup is really interesting because it can really go either way. I'm going to give it to St. Mary's though. Why? Cause why the fuck not?

How Far They Go: Although this matchup is interesting, the next one won't be. Most likely whoever wins this one goes up against Tom Izzo and Michigan State...have fun with that.

Game 6: Thursday March 21st, 12:40pm,TRU

#3 Marquette vs. #14 Davidson

Like the Pittsburgh/ Wichita game, the level of competition that Marquette faces is just so much better than Davidson. No upset here for Marquette.

How Far They Go: Up next should be my Cinderella team....Let's go Butler!

Game 7: Thursday March 21st, 12:40pm,TRU

#1 Gonzaga vs. #16 Southern University

1 seed vs 16 seed....

How Far They Go: I'm not a huge fan of Gonzaga which is why I don't have them making it past the "Sweet 16", I could be very wrong though.

Game 8: Thursday March 21st, 4:40pm,TNT

#5 Oklahoma State vs. #12 Oregon

I hate the west in basketball and I like Oklahoma State...so suck it I need no explanation!

How Far They Go: Louisville should beat them pretty bad

Game 9: Thursday March 21st, 6:50pm, TBS

#1 Louisville vs. #16 North Carolina A&T

Louisville

How Far They Go: Final Four then the get beat by Ohio State....:(

Game 10: Thursday March 21st, 7:15 pm,CBS

#4 Michigan vs. #13 South Dakota State University

There was a point in this season where Michigan was ranked #1 in the AP poll. Since then they have done a fantastic job of choking like real professionals. I love the Wolverines, and I have them winning this game but no promises.

How Far They Go:I have them falling to the eventual champions in the "Sweet 16", but who the hell knows with Michigan. They could win it all or lose today.

Game 11: Thursday March 21st, 7:20 pm, TNT

#6 Arizona vs. #11 Belmont

I don't trust the west when it comes to basketball....but I trust the Ohio Valley Conference even less. Isn't that a professional wrestling promotion? Eh who the hell knows! Zona did beat Florida...so they do have some potential.

How Far They Go: I have Arizona going to the next round only to get beaten by New Mexico, but I wouldn't put a whole lot of faith in this pick.

Game 12: Thursday March 21st, 12:40pm,TRU

#5 UNLV vs. #12 California

These two teams have played before....UNLV won then so I'm taking them again.

How Far They Go: If you haven't read anything in this article yet then I'll tell you again....I hate west basketball! So Syracuse should take whoever wins next round.

Game 13: Thursday March 21st, 9:20pm, TBS

#8 Missouri vs. #9Colorado State

Another 8v9! This time though it's much easier. One team has beaten Florida, the other hasn't.

How Far They Go: Up next is Louisville....enjoy the win while it last.

Game 14: Thursday March 21st, 9:45pm, CBS

#5 VCU vs. #12 Akron

Although LeBron James loves Akron, VCU is going to tear it apart. Sorry King.

How Far They Go: They go as far as my Wolverines let them go!...which isn't always good....

Game 15: Thursday March 21st, 9:50pm, TNT

#3 New Mexico vs. #14 Harvard

Isn't this past most of the Harvard's students bedtime? Oh well, but as much as I respect Harvard as a school academically, there is no way they win this game.

How Far They Go: New Mexico is probably "Sweet 16" bound...but they will meet Ohio State there and their defense is RIDICULOUS!

Game 16: Thursday March 21st, 9:57pm, TRU

#4 Syracuse vs. #13 Montana 

People actually live in Montana? Who knew? This game is going to be a blow out, which is why it's on so damn late.

How Far They Go: Syracuse can go all the way to the "Elite 8" if they want....but a certain Bulldog will be standing in their way